Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the coming surf at Broad Cove.

You're looking at a quiet start. For the first several days, there's really not much to get excited about. The waves are small – mostly around 3 to 3 feet – and the swell is short-period, struggling to hold shape. To make matters worse, the winds are all wrong for most of the first week, coming from the south or east, putting a chop on things. You'll see a few glassy mornings, like Saturday the 25th and Tuesday the 28th, but with only waist-high or smaller waves and weak energy (combined energy at just 74 on Saturday morning), it's more of a paddle and a tan than a proper surf. The water temp is running much colder than normal for this time of year, about 53°F, so don't forget the rubber. Honestly, the first week is a write-off for any decent ride.

Things start to look up as we move toward the end of the month. The standout window arrives on Friday morning, July 31st. We've got a solid increase in swell, with the dominant swell coming from the south at about 6 feet and a period stretching to 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a proper 659 (moderate), meaning there's some real power in the water. Couple that with a light cross-offshore wind from the west-southwest, and you’re looking at clean lines peeling down the point at Broad Cove. This is your best bet of the entire outlook – a proper winter pulse, clean and rideable. The swell will hold into the afternoon at 7 feet, though the wind swings a little cross, making the morning the cleaner call. It's a point break and fairly consistent, so expect a few other souls out there with you, as crowds are often around.

After that pulse, it fades back down through the start of August. Tuesday morning, August 4th, offers another glimpse of hope with offshore northwest winds blowing into a 4-foot southerly swell with a 9-second period. The combined energy is 264, so it's a step down from the big day but still punchy enough for a fun morning session in clean conditions. Beyond that, it's all small, weak, and choppy again for the remainder of the second week, with only a few glassy windows on very small, weak surf.

So, to sum it up: don't rush out this week. Save your energy for Friday, July 31st, when Broad Cove should be pumping with a clean 6-foot south swell. Tuesday the 4th is the secondary shout for a cleaner, smaller session. The rest is for the kites or the dog walk.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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